公开(公告)号：US09466783B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-11

申请号：US13558475

申请日：2012-07-26

申请人： Neil Olien ,  Daniel Parker ,  Allan Visitacion ,  Trevor Jones ,  Frank Ye

发明人： Neil Olien ,  Daniel Parker ,  Allan Visitacion ,  Trevor Jones ,  Frank Ye

IPC分类号： H01L41/311 ,  G06F3/041 ,  H01L41/35 ,  G06F3/01 ,  H01L41/25 ,  G06F3/048

CPC分类号： H01L41/35 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/048 ,  H01L41/25 ,  H01L41/311 ,  Y10T29/42 ,  Y10T29/49005 ,  Y10T29/49126

摘要： Methods of manufacturing a haptic device having a compliant suspension element. Segments of piezo material are coupled to at least one surface of at least one compliant suspension element, and the at least one suspension element is coupled to a touch screen component. The at least one suspension element is also coupled to a housing component. The segments of piezo material are configured to produce a force that moves the touch screen component relative to the housing component and thereby provide a haptic effect to a user of the touch screen component. In reaction to the force produced by the segments of piezo material, the at least one suspension element is configured to allow movement of the touch screen component relative to the housing component in a first direction and to limit movement between the touch screen component and the housing component in at least a second direction.

摘要翻译： 制造具有柔顺悬挂元件的触觉装置的方法。 压电材料的部分耦合到至少一个柔性悬挂元件的至少一个表面，并且所述至少一个悬挂元件联接到触摸屏部件。 所述至少一个悬挂元件还联接到壳体部件。 压电材料的部分被配置成产生相对于壳体部件移动触摸屏部件的力，从而向触摸屏部件的使用者提供触觉效果。 响应于由压电材料的段产生的力，至少一个悬挂元件构造成允许触摸屏部件相对于壳体部件在第一方向上移动并且限制触摸屏部件和壳体之间的移动 分量在至少第二方向上。

公开(公告)号：US08629954B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-14

申请号：US13049265

申请日：2011-03-16

申请人： Neil Olien ,  Daniel Parker ,  Allan Visitacion ,  Remy Pieron ,  Trevor Jones ,  Frank Ye

发明人： Neil Olien ,  Daniel Parker ,  Allan Visitacion ,  Remy Pieron ,  Trevor Jones ,  Frank Ye

IPC分类号： G06F1/16

CPC分类号： G06F3/016 ,  G06F2203/014

摘要： A compliant grommet-based suspension system is disclosed for use in mounting an electronic touch screen or touch surface. The grommets may be designed to provide more or less movement in any direction, i.e., along the x-axis, the y-axis, and/or the z-axis, depending on the suspension application in which they are implemented.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于安装电子触摸屏或触摸表面的柔性基于索环的悬挂系统。 索环可以被设计成在任何方向，即沿x轴，y轴和/或z轴提供更多或更少的运动，这取决于它们被实施的悬架应用。

公开(公告)号：US20090167677A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-02

申请号：US11966624

申请日：2007-12-28

申请人： Barbara Kruse ,  George V. Anastas ,  Neil Olien ,  Ryan Steger

发明人： Barbara Kruse ,  George V. Anastas ,  Neil Olien ,  Ryan Steger

IPC分类号： G09G5/00

CPC分类号： G06F3/016 ,  A63B24/0062 ,  A63B2071/0655 ,  A63B2071/0661 ,  A63B2220/22 ,  A63B2225/20 ,  A63B2225/50 ,  A63B2230/06 ,  A63B2230/50 ,  G06F3/011 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3481 ,  G16H40/63

摘要： A method and apparatus of generating haptic cues for pacing and monitoring are disclosed. After sensing an event via a component, a process for generating haptic cues generates an input in response to the event. The component, in one example, may be a sensor or a combination of a sensor and a haptic actuator. Upon receipt of the input, the process retrieves a haptic signal from a tactile library in response to the input. A haptic feedback in response to the haptic signal is subsequently generated.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种生成用于起搏和监测的触觉提示的方法和装置。 在通过组件感测到事件之后，用于产生触觉提示的过程响应于事件生成输入。 在一个示例中，该部件可以是传感器或传感器和触觉致动器的组合。 在接收到输入时，该过程响应于输入从触觉库检索触觉信号。 随后产生响应于触觉信号的触觉反馈。

公开(公告)号：US20060256075A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-16

申请号：US11128717

申请日：2005-05-12

申请人： George Anastas ,  Neil Olien

发明人： George Anastas ,  Neil Olien

IPC分类号： G09G5/00

CPC分类号： G06F3/016

摘要： A method and apparatus for generating haptic effects for a touch panel or other interface device employs a touch-sensitive panel, a display and an actuator. The actuator includes a first structural element and a second structural element, a biasing element and two magnetic devices. The first magnetic device is configured to be carried by the first structural element and the second magnetic device is configured to be carried by the second structural element. The first structural element is coupled to a touch-sensitive panel and the second structural element may be coupled to the display or to a relatively fixed item. The biasing element couples the first and second structural elements together and deforms to facilitate a movement between the first and second structural elements. The actuator provides haptic effects by facilitating relative movement between the first and second structural elements.

摘要翻译： 用于产生用于触摸面板或其他接口装置的触觉效果的方法和装置采用触敏面板，显示器和致动器。 致动器包括第一结构元件和第二结构元件，偏置元件和两个磁性装置。 第一磁性装置被配置为由第一结构元件承载，并且第二磁性装置构造成由第二结构元件承载。 第一结构元件耦合到触摸敏感面板，并且第二结构元件可以耦合到显示器或相对固定的项目。 偏置元件将第一和第二结构元件联接在一起并变形以促进第一和第二结构元件之间的移动。 致动器通过促进第一和第二结构元件之间的相对移动来提供触觉效果。

公开(公告)号：US20060099560A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-11

申请号：US11301831

申请日：2005-12-12

申请人： Pedro Gregorio ,  Neil Olien ,  David Bailey ,  Steven Vassallo

发明人： Pedro Gregorio ,  Neil Olien ,  David Bailey ,  Steven Vassallo

IPC分类号： G09B23/28

CPC分类号： G09B23/285 ,  A61B34/70 ,  A61B34/71 ,  A61B34/76 ,  A61B2017/00707 ,  A61B2034/741 ,  G05B2219/40122 ,  G05B2219/45118

摘要： A system for providing realistic sensation within a simulation system by providing tactile (haptic) feedback to a user. The system includes an engageable practice tool that the user engages and a mechanical simulation apparatus coupled to the practice tool. The mechanical simulation apparatus includes a ground member, a mechanical linkage rotatably coupled to the ground member, a linear axis member coupled to the practice tool and the mechanical linkage, at least four actuators coupled to the ground member, sensors for sensing movement of the actuators, and at least three cables in contact with the at least four actuators and coupled to the mechanical linkage. An interface device is coupled to the simulation apparatus and a host computer is coupled to the interface device for implementing an application program. The application program provides signals for the actuators to move the cables and thereby move the mechanical linkage.

公开(公告)号：US20060021828A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-02

申请号：US10902462

申请日：2004-07-29

申请人： Neil Olien

发明人： Neil Olien

IPC分类号： F16D66/00

CPC分类号： G06F3/016

摘要： Systems and methods for providing haptic feedback with position sensing are described. In one described system, a first and second brake surfaces are configured to contact each other. An actuator may be configured to exert a force on at least one of the first and second brake surfaces in order to produce a haptic effect. The actuator comprises an actuator surface. The actuator surface defines a cavity configured to receive a sensing device. The first brake surface may comprise a coding from which the sensing device can sense relative movement of the first brake surface with respect to the sensing device. The described system may comprise a processor in communication with the actuator and the sensing device to control the actuator in providing the haptic effects.

摘要翻译： 描述了提供具有位置感测的触觉反馈的系统和方法。 在一个描述的系统中，第一和第二制动表面被配置为彼此接触。 致动器可以被配置为在第一和第二制动器表面中的至少一个上施加力，以产生触觉效果。 致动器包括致动器表面。 致动器表面限定了构造成接收感测装置的空腔。 第一制动器表面可以包括编码，感测装置可以从该编码感测第一制动器表面相对于感测装置的相对运动。 所描述的系统可以包括与致动器和感测装置通信的处理器，以在提供触觉效果时控制致动器。

公开(公告)号：US09727139B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-08

申请号：US12334330

申请日：2008-12-12

申请人： Erin B. Ramsay ,  Robert W. Heubel ,  Neil Olien

发明人： Erin B. Ramsay ,  Robert W. Heubel ,  Neil Olien

IPC分类号： G06F3/00 ,  A61B5/00 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F3/01 ,  A61B5/0205 ,  A61B5/021 ,  A61B5/024 ,  A61B5/08 ,  A61B5/11

CPC分类号： G06F3/016 ,  A61B5/0002 ,  A61B5/02055 ,  A61B5/021 ,  A61B5/02438 ,  A61B5/0816 ,  A61B5/1112 ,  A61B5/681 ,  A61B5/7455 ,  G06F3/011 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3418 ,  G06F2203/011

摘要： A method and apparatus providing a haptic monitor system capable of generating haptic cues based on sensed information are disclosed. The haptic system includes a sensing device, a digital processing unit, and a haptic generator. The sensing device is configured to selectively sense an individual's or user vital information via one or more wearable sensors, and subsequently forwards the sensed vital information to the digital processing unit for data processing. Upon receipt of the vital information, the digital processing unit provides a haptic signal in response to the vital information. The haptic generator, subsequently, generates haptic feedback in accordance with the haptic signal.

公开(公告)号：US20120104901A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-03

申请号：US13286467

申请日：2011-11-01

申请人： Li Jiang ,  Daniel Gregory Parker ,  Neil Olien

发明人： Li Jiang ,  Daniel Gregory Parker ,  Neil Olien

IPC分类号： H01L41/02

CPC分类号： H01L41/0933 ,  G06F3/016

摘要： A haptic device includes an elongated piezo bender supported by a first holder and a second holder. The first holder and the second holder being spaced apart from each other and located at or near opposite ends of the elongated piezo bender. A mass is supported by the elongated piezo bender and positioned in between the first holder and the second holder. The mass has a non-uniform thickness in a direction along a major axis of the elongated piezo bender. An electrical driving signal generator is configured to generate a signal to create a vibration in the elongated piezo bender.

摘要翻译： 触觉装置包括由第一保持器和第二保持器支撑的细长压电弯曲器。 第一保持器和第二保持器彼此间隔开并且位于细长压电弯曲机的相对端或附近。 质量由细长的压电弯曲机支撑并定位在第一支架和第二支架之间。 该质量体在沿着细长压电弯曲机的长轴的方向上具有不均匀的厚度。 电驱动信号发生器被配置为产生在细长压电弯曲机中产生振动的信号。

公开(公告)号：US20110227849A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-22

申请号：US13049265

申请日：2011-03-16

申请人： Neil Olien ,  Daniel Parker ,  Allan Visitacion ,  Remy Pieron ,  Trevor Jones ,  Frank Ye

发明人： Neil Olien ,  Daniel Parker ,  Allan Visitacion ,  Remy Pieron ,  Trevor Jones ,  Frank Ye

IPC分类号： G06F3/041 ,  H05K7/00

CPC分类号： G06F3/016 ,  G06F2203/014

摘要： A compliant grommet-based suspension system is disclosed for use in mounting an electronic touch screen or touch surface. The grommets may be designed to provide more or less movement in any direction, i.e., along the x-axis, the y-axis, and/or the z-axis, depending on the suspension application in which they are implemented.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于安装电子触摸屏或触摸表面的柔性基于索环的悬挂系统。 索环可以被设计成在任何方向，即沿x轴，y轴和/或z轴提供更多或更少的运动，这取决于它们被实施的悬架应用。

公开(公告)号：US20080064499A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-13

申请号：US11855009

申请日：2007-09-13

申请人： Danny Grant ,  Gregory Belaus ,  Neil Olien ,  Henrique Da Costa ,  Juan Cruz-Hernandez

发明人： Danny Grant ,  Gregory Belaus ,  Neil Olien ,  Henrique Da Costa ,  Juan Cruz-Hernandez

IPC分类号： A63F9/24

CPC分类号： G06F3/04883 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F2203/013 ,  G06F2203/014 ,  G07F17/3211 ,  G07F17/3244

摘要： Systems, methods, and products for self-contained casino gaming haptics are disclosed. For example, one disclosed system for casino gaming haptics includes a touch-sensitive input device configured to sense a contact from a user; an actuator coupled to the touch-sensitive input device, the actuator configured to output a haptic effect to the touch-sensitive input device; and a processor in communication with the touch-sensitive input device and the actuator, the processor configured to: generate a display signal configured to cause an image associated with a casino game to be displayed; receive an input signal from the touch-sensitive input device associated with the contact; determine an interaction between the contact and the image; and generate an actuator signal associated with the interaction, the actuator signal configured to cause the actuator to generate a haptic effect.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于独立赌场游戏触觉的系统，方法和产品。 例如，一种用于娱乐场游戏触觉的公开系统包括被配置为感测来自用户的联系人的触敏输入装置; 耦合到所述触敏输入设备的致动器，所述致动器被配置为将触觉效果输出到所述触敏输入设备; 以及与所述触敏输入设备和所述致动器通信的处理器，所述处理器被配置为：生成被配置为引起与娱乐场游戏相关联的图像的显示信号; 从与所述触点相关联的所述触敏输入装置接收输入信号; 确定接触和图像之间的相互作用; 并且产生与所述相互作用相关联的致动器信号，所述致动器信号被配置为使致动器产生触觉效果。